About the Committee & Measure H

During the November 2007 election, City of Ceres' voters approved a ½-cent retail transaction and use tax (sales tax) for the improvement of police, fire and 9-1-1 emergency response. The Ordinance establishing the local tax and the expenditure plan for the tax revenues can be viewed below.

2017 Sales Tax Rate Decrease

Effective January 1, 2017, the sales tax rate decreased to 7.875%.

The new sales tax must be charged on all tangible personal property that is delivered or placed into use within the Ceres city limits. Some examples of tangible personal property include items like furniture, toys, clothing, etc.